Logistics Lead

The expected hiring range for this position is:

Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Logistics Lead to oversee and coordinate the logistics crew in South Dakota. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, scheduling, personnel actions, inventory control, and ensuring compliance with all regulations for the import/export of materials and goods. The role involves optimizing logistics processes, resolving operational bottlenecks, and liaising with international partners, shippers, and customs. 

What your day-to-day as Logistics Lead at Fermilab will look like:

• Manage the logistics crew located in South Dakota, including setting work objectives, assigning work, and coordinating crew efforts. Controls or contributes to all personnel actions for the crew including hiring, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and terminations.
• Develop and optimize logistics processes and procedures required to import and export materials and finished goods in compliance with federal, state, local, and DOE regulations governing the transportation of materials and finished goods.
• Provide daily scheduling and interface with logistics sub-contracts for storage and movement of materials.
• Resolve bottlenecks and other logistics issues for Fermilab technical staff, international partners, customs officials, and shippers.
• Schedules, controls, and manages shipping and receiving activities as well as overall fleet traffic.
• Responsible for inventory control and liaises with technical teams to ensure availability of materials.
• Review and maintain all documentation including supporting calculations of duties, tariffs, price conversions, weight, and volume of products. Ensures all documentation is up to date and recorded in appropriate systems.
• Verifies all payment transactions are completed according to requirements
• Respond to operational and emergency requirements. Required to work and respond to emergency call-ins.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Abides by and is responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.

 
Skills and Attributes for Success:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in logistics, inventory, warehousing, and fleet scheduling. 
• 3+ years of supervisory experience preferred.

Applicable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of warehousing/transportation systems and operations.
• Experience at a Department of energy laboratory or similar environment preferred.
• May be required to legally operate a government vehicle.

Work Arrangement:

Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Lead, SD project location.

Benefits/Perks:

Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid time off
Life insurance
Short and Long-term disability insurance
Retirement benefits 

Why Fermilab: 
Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment Screening  

Fermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. As part of the hiring process, candidates must successfully complete a background check and drug screening. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings.

Equal Opportunity Statement   

Fermilab is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a safe and welcoming workplace by recruiting and developing its workforce without discrimination. Fermilab encourages and considers all qualified applicants for employment without discrimination based on any characteristics protected by law.

REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab Campus
Fermilab requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events. A list of acceptable forms of ID can be found here: https://get-connected.fnal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/REALID-Documents.pdf. If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents, we may schedule a virtual interview. 

What To Expect Next:
We’ll be in touch! If your qualifications are in alignment with the position requirements, one of our recruiters will be reaching out to schedule a phone interview to learn more about your career interests and goals. In the meantime, we encourage you to check us out on Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, or our About Us page.